Anglo-Saxon zoomorphic 'Chevron design' strap end

Period: 8th-9th century

Zoomorphic strap end with split-end terminal to accomodate the strap and two rivet holes (small part missing). Stylised palmette beneath the rivet holes. The central design is a geometric chevron pattern, ending in a stylised animal-head terminal with square snout. Plain reverse side.

Thomas, Class A2c

Length: 3,4 cm

Ref: Thomas, G., 2000. A Survey of late Anglo-Saxon and Viking-age Strap-Ends from Britain.

Article code: 14-3215

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Price: € 30.00

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Period

Anglo-Saxon

Dark Ages

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Artefacts

Material

Copper (alloy)

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In Northern Europe strap ends have been used since Roman times and remained popular among the Anglo-Saxons, Vikings, Merovingians, and Frankish tribes. They were attached to straps to prevent them from fraying or curling (functional), but also had a decorative appeal as their added weight made them hang down vertically. There is a great variety of shapes and decorations, some have very intricate patterns or zoomorphic designs. They can range from the fairly plain to very ornate pieces, made from silver or silver-gilt.